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The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of business strategic projects with general direction from leadership. Projects vary in scope and degrees, are larger with progressively increased responsibility, complexity and impact. The Senior Project Manager is champion of the project management discipline and successful project delivery. Position serves as the point of contact for all parties including the business lines, management, team members and third parties (vendors). The Senior Project Manager needs to possess a robust understanding of the businesses they support, at an industry and market level, allowing them to incorporate key elements into an initiative. The Senior Project Manager role requires an individual who has proficiency within several of the following disciplines: leadership skills, self-motivated, detail oriented, ability to handle multiple projects, ability to problem solve, and deliver successful results.

This person will,

Manages and leads teams on the successful execution and implementation of strategic projects. Promote and advocate a collaborative team environment by coaching and mentoring colleagues while leveraging colleague strengths.

Controls projects through the use of project plans and charters to adhere to the “triple constraints”: Time (schedule), Resources (people and financial) and Scope

Provides leadership and oversight for others as well as individually develops detailed project plans to manage and transparently report on progress status. To ensure timely completion of special project assignments that vary in scope and level of responsibility while quickly adapting to changing requirements.

Oversees the ongoing review of projects(s) status; identifies risks and developments, recommends and implements solutions as appropriate. Ensures alignment to strategic priorities.

Follows prescribed project management methodology which includes, but is not limited to: delivery throughout the end-to-end Project life cycle which includes but is not limited to Requirements gathering, Risk and Issue management, collaboration with Architecture and Design, Testing, Training, Production readiness and Change Management

Methodically plans, analyzes and schedules multiple interrelated tasks and / or initiatives based upon their strategic value, scope, schedule and resource requirements.

Requirements
Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent combination of education and experience Required

Experience

4-7 years Banking, Business or Project Management. Knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts of Project Management. Required

5-7 years Leading Projects in a Project Management role; Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) tool usage leading Projects in a Project Management role Required

Licenses and Certifications

Other Project Management Certification Preferred

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. 

Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. 

Paid time off to volunteer in your community. 

Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. 

Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. 

Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.  

Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. 

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Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance to individuals with disabilities throughout the application & interview process. Please contact leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com if you need an accommodation at any time during the interview process.

Associated Banc-Corp is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.